Winter on its way: does your car need a headlight restorer?

Oct. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- With winter just around the corner, most people know they should soon be checking their anti-freeze levels, car tire tread depth and stocking up on de-icer. But one aspect of their vehicle has, in recent years, become a topic for concern while driving on dark winter days, reports headlight restorer specialist Steve Roberts. “The problem began when manufacturers switched over from glass headlights to a more aesthetic multi-light housing which integrated nicely with the style of the car. Those headlight covers are no longer made of glass and there’s the problem” he explains. Modern polycarbonate plastics have a tendency eventually to become cloudy, yellowed or just scratched and pitted, which results in a gradual but drastic reduction in the illumination power of the bulb. Drivers don’t necessarily notice this but over time their ability to drive safely in the dark is being undermined by their failing headlights.

“It’s as if their headlights are suffering from cataracts” says Roberts, “but fortunately there are some effective solutions, providing drivers take the time to check their cars and invest a little time to remedy their headlight problems.” Roberts advocates a three step plan to be safe this winter:

•   Drivers should make sure they are regularly cleaning their headlights. A two minute swill with warm soapy water and a soft cloth is all it takes.
•   Before the nights get too cold, headlight operation should be checked, with attention being given to any scattered light around the headlight cover. Little or no scatter means the lights are working as they should.
•   Too much scatter, or a yellow hue means more work is needed to restore the headlights. There are a number of proprietary solutions available but an easy trick is to use toothpaste as a mildly abrasive polish    and car wax.

A little investment in time is all it takes to drive a little more safely this winter.

For more information contact Steve at contact@headlight-restorer.com, or check his website for more information http://www.headlight-restorer.com